| Literature DB >> 24349845 |
Abstract
Schwannomas are a type of peripheral nerve sheath tumors with clinically indolent behavior. Though, they can occur anywhere in body, the incidence in retroperitoneum, mediastinum, and pelvis is exceedingly rare. We present a case of a 58-year-old female with a massive twisted tumor arising from sigmoid mesocolon. The tumor was diagnosed to be a case of cellular schwannoma, an exceedingly rare tumor in this location with rare presentation.Entities:
Keywords: Pelvis; Retroperitoneum; Schwannoma; Sigmoid mesocolon; Torsion; Tumor
Year: 2013 PMID: 24349845 PMCID: PMC3853604 DOI: 10.4103/2141-9248.121217
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Med Health Sci Res ISSN: 2141-9248